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• Sustantivo que designa la acción de ayudar o el conjunto de medios y recursos que se prestan a alguien que los necesita o está en dificultad; también puede referirse al alivio o auxilio en una situación problemática.

A noun referring to assistance, support, or aid given to someone in need or difficulty.

1. AssistanceA1formal

   The act of helping someone or making it easier for them to do something.

   ayuda

   • Thank you for your help with the homework.
   • I need some help carrying these boxes.
   • She offered help to the elderly neighbor.

   Sinónimosaidassistancecooperationhandreliefservicesuccorsupport

   Antónimoshindranceimpedimentobstruction

2. Person or resource providing aidA2informal

   A person employed to assist, or something that provides support.

   ayuda (persona o recurso que presta asistencia)

   • The restaurant hired extra help for the busy weekend.
   • This dictionary is a great help for learning new words.
   • He works as domestic help in a wealthy household.

   Sinónimosaidassistanthandresourceservantsupportworker

3. Remedy or reliefB1formal

   Something that provides relief from pain, difficulty, or a problem.

   remedio o alivio

   • This medicine is a help against allergies.
   • Counseling was a big help during her tough times.
   • Fresh air is always a help for a headache.

   Sinónimosalleviationbalmcurepalliativereliefremedyrestorative

• Verbo que denota la acción de ayudar o brindar apoyo a alguien, así como facilitar o contribuir a que algo suceda.

A verb used to indicate the act of assisting or providing aid to someone.

1. Assist or aidA1formal

   To make it easier for someone to do something by providing assistance.

   ayudar

   • Can you help me carry these bags?
   • She helped her neighbor with the groceries.
   • He helped the children finish their homework.

   Sinónimosabetaidassistrelievesuccorsupport

   Antónimoshamperimpedeobstruct

2. Improve a situationA2formal

   To contribute to bettering a condition or circumstance.

   ayudar a mejorar

   • Exercise helps reduce stress.
   • This medicine will help your cold symptoms.
   • Good sleep helps your concentration.

   Sinónimosalleviateamelioratebenefitbettereaseimprovemitigaterectifyredressremedy

   Antónimosharmhurtworsen

3. Avoid or preventB1informal

   To refrain from doing something, often used in negative contexts.

   evitar

   • I can't help laughing at his jokes.
   • She couldn't help crying during the movie.
   • He couldn't help but notice her new haircut.

   Sinónimosavoidpreventresiststop

Variantes phrasalhelp out